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The Edible Six Pack Ring

Many plastic six-pack rings end up in our oceans and pose a serious threat to wildlife. Saltwater Brewery, a small craft beer brand in Florida whose primary target ...
On May 26, 2016 / By Administrator
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Green Boating Guide

In recognition of Earth Day, this guide offers everyone, from the smallest sailboat to the largest mega-yacht, sustainable eco tips, resources and information for fun, meaningful, green boating. ...
On April 21, 2016 / By Administrator
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How Bad Is Ocean Garbage, Really?

Chelsea Rochman, an ecologist at the University of California, Davis, has been trying to answer a dismal question: Is everything terrible, or are things just very, very bad? ...
On April 7, 2016 / By Administrator
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Oceans to Have More Plastic Than Fish by 2050

The world’s oceans may have more plastic debris than fish by the year 2050, according to a report produced by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and published by the ...
On February 10, 2016 / By Administrator
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NOAA’s Marine Debris Program

Alaska, the largest and most remote state in the United States, is filled with wilderness and beauty-and unfortunately with marine debris. With a longer coastline than all ...
On February 4, 2016 / By Administrator
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Biodegradable Plastics Don’t Work At Sea – Says New UN Study

“Don’t discard ‘Biodegradable’ plastics at sea” says a new report from the United Nations because biodegradable plastics don’t disintegrate in the ocean. Complete degradation of biodegradable plastic occurs when none ...
On December 3, 2015 / By Administrator
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Plastic by the Numbers in the Atlantic Ocean

In late 2014, Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation partnered with the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, a fleet of sailboats that makes an annual crossing of the Atlantic. In total, ...
On November 26, 2015 / By Administrator
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3 Companies That Are Turning Ocean Plastic Pollution From a Problem to an Opportunity

Method is a cleaning product company born in 2001 to two founders that envisioned a revolutionary and eco-friendly way to clean our homes and ourselves. Over the years ...
On November 19, 2015 / By Administrator
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Seabin: A Clever Solution to a Big Problem

The Seabin is an automated trash bin that catches floating garbage, oil, fuel and detergents. Created by Pete Ceglinski and Andrew Turton, it is designed for marinas, private pontoons, ...
On November 5, 2015 / By Administrator
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Study Finds Sunscreen Ingredients are Harmful to Coral

The sunscreen that snorkelers, beachgoers and children romping in the waves lather on for protection is killing coral and reefs around the globe. And a new study finds ...
On October 22, 2015 / By Administrator